Bryan Webb (born 1977),[1] sometimes credited as Bry Webb, is a Canadian singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist for the indie rock band Constantines.
Bryan Webb | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Bry Webb |
| Born | 22 June 1977 |
| Origin | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Idée Fixe |
| Website | ideefixerecords |
History edit
Webb began his musical career playing in the emo band Shoulder in 1994,[2] releasing a demo tape, a CD/LP and two 7" vinyl (including a split with Morning Again) before breaking up in 1997.[2] Two years after Shoulder's breakup, in 1999, Webb and two former members of the band formed Constantines, though one of them quickly departed.[2][3]
In 2007 he recorded a cover of The Velvet Underground's "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'" as a duet with Casey Mecija of Ohbijou for the compilation album, Friends in Bellwoods.
In 2009, Webb received a Genie Award nomination in the category Best Achievement in Music – Original Song for "Big Smoke", a song he wrote for the soundtrack to This Beautiful City.[4][5]
While living in Montreal, Webb formed the Harbourcoats and recorded an album. In 2009 Webb and his wife decided to start a family in Guelph.[6] Feist heard the Harbourcoats album and invited him to duet on her album. Webb provided back-up vocals on her album Metals, including the first track "The Bad in Each Other".[7]
With the announced hiatus 12 August 2010 of the Constantines, Webb embraced his new role as a newlywed and father.[8] His debut solo album Provider[9][10][11] was released 15 November 2011 on Toronto label Idée Fixe Records.[12][13] The first single, "Rivers of Gold", was inspired by the Constantines' first time playing the Dawson City Music Festival in the Yukon in 2005.[14]
Webb is also the operations coordinator for CFRU-FM, the campus radio station at the University of Guelph.[15] He previously served as programming coordinator at CFRU from 2010 to 2014.
Webb contributed the song "Someplace I'm Supposed to Be" to the 1 March 2013 episode of This American Life.[16]
Discography edit
Singles edit
| Year | Title | From the Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'" | Friends in Bellwoods |
| 2009 | "Big Smoke" | This Beautiful City |
| 2011 | "Rivers of Gold" | Provider |
Albums edit
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Provider | Idée Fixe |
| 2014 | Free Will | Idée Fixe |
| 2023 | Run With Me | Idée Fixe |
See also edit
References edit
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Armstrong, Denis (25 March 2009). "Constantines singer quits nightlife". Jam!. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b c Julien, Alexandre (12 March 2010). "Shoulder - Official Biography". Abridged Pause Blog. Archived from the original on 7 November 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Bryan Webb Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ "29th Genie Awards » Nominees for Achievement in Music: Original Song". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. 10 February 2009. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ "2008 Achievement in Music - Original Song: Bry Webb". Canada's Awards Database. Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. 10 February 2009. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Khanna, Vish (9 November 2011). "Bry Webb Premieres Two New Songs on Exclaim! TV » News » Nov 09 2011". Exclaim!. Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Khanna, Vish (21 November 2011). "Feist and Bry Webb Find the Good in Each Other » News » Nov 21 2011". Exclaim!. Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Khanna, Vish (December 2011). "Bry Webb's Baby Boom » Interviews » From The Magazine » Dec 2011". Exclaim!. Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ ""Provider" (sound recording) / Bry Webb", collectionscanada.gc.ca, Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, AMICUS No. 40062654, retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Khanna, Vish (15 November 2011). "Bry Webb » Provider » Reviews » Folk & Country » Nov 15 2011". Exclaim!. Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Gillis, Carla (24 November 2011). "Disc Review » Bry Webb – Provider (Idée Fixe)". Now. Vol. 31, no. 13. p. 62. ISSN 0712-1326. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ "Bry Webb Artist Page". CBC Radio 3. Archived from the original on 1 March 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
- ^ Busheikin, Dan (10 November 2011). "WATCH: Bry Webb (of Constantines) performs solo material in studio". Chart. ISSN 1198-7235. Archived from the original on 14 December 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "The Creative Process: How Bry Webb became the luckiest songwriter in the world while working with Feist" Archived 7 July 2012 at archive.today. National Post, 19 November 2011.
- ^ "CFRU Staff Profiles"
- ^ "489 No Coincidence, No Story"
External links edit
- Constantines official site at Arts & Crafts
- Bryan Webb at CBC Radio 3